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The 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft has made just 10 career starts, but his value is at an all-time low, given how poorly his time as the starter went. Minnesota could give him extended playing time against the Giants on Saturday with the hope that he performs well and starts to push his price up on the trade market.

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McCarthy's value at all-time low after poor Vikings starter stint.

McCarthy, the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, has made just 10 career starts and his value is at an all-time low following poor performance as the Vikings' starter. Minnesota could give him extended playing time against the Giants on Saturday to help boost his trade market value, with Carson Wentz waiting in the wings as Murray's primary backup if the Vikings part ways with McCarthy.

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